- Doctor of Christian Counseling
- Doctor of Christian Education
- Doctor of Christian Music
- Doctor of Ministry
- Doctor of Mission
- Doctor of Theology
Doctor of Christian Counseling
...................................................................................................................................... 60 units
The purpose of this degree program is to prepare students for service as professional
counselors. In this program, we seriously integrate Christian principles and values
with effective counseling techniques in order to provide the church and community
with the best services possible. The program of studies leading to the Doctor of
Christian Counseling is designed to educate the whole person, developing the
knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effective professional service, within the
framework of reasoned Christian world view. Candidates will choose their area of
specialization and will do their Doctoral Project within that area. In this project they
may focus on such area of counseling as the following: Biblical Counseling, Crisis
Counseling, Healing Counseling, and Marriage and family counseling, etc.
Degree Requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 56 units of coursework determined by
the student and the student's Doctoral Committee from the Doctor of
Christian Counseling course list and any other coursework prescribed by the
student's Doctoral Committee with a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
-. Successfully complete the Integrative Review
-. Successfully complete 60 units of concentrated course work and
Dissertation
-. Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Doctor of Christian Counseling program must be completed within 4 years from
the time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies
to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
Prerequisites for the Doctor of Christian Counseling
Total: 60 units
A student’s academic transcripts will be evaluated and, if any prerequisites are
lacking, appropriate courses must be taken. All courses are 4 units each.
Course# Course Title units
CO701 Counseling Theory 4 units
CO702 Biblical Counseling 4 units
CO703 Family Therapy 4 units
OT722 O. T. Seminar 4 units
NT726 N.T. Seminar 4 units
CH764 Church in Modern Society 4 units
GM805 Pastoral Counseling & Therapy 4 units
GM806 Marriage & Family Therapy 4 units
GM808 Counseling Practicum 4 units
TD888 Dissertation 4 units
OT701 O.T. Exegesis & Criticism 4 units
OT720 Theology of religion in O.T. 4 units
NT742 Pauline Theology 4 units
NT725 N.T. Theology 4 units
CH760 Medieval & Reformation Theology 4 units
CH762 Contemporary Theology 4 units
TH780 Philosophical Theology 4 units
MS820 Theological Missiology 4 units
GM807 World Religion 4 units
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Doctor of Christian Education
...................................................................................................................................... 60 units
The purpose of the study for the degree of Doctor of Christian Education is to
prepare student for top-level leadership in Christian education for seminaries,
publishing agencies, social service agencies, and denominational organizations. The
program of study leading to the Doctor of Christian Education is designed for
qualified men and women who are engaged in teaching related ministries. Leaders in
the field of education are seen as those who assume a facilitating role in
accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system whether it be as a
superintendent, principal, curriculum director, instructional supervisor, or university
administrator.
Degree Requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 56 units of coursework determined by
the student and the student's Doctoral Committee from the Doctor of
Christian Education course list and any other coursework prescribed by the
student's Doctoral Committee with a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
-. Successfully complete the Integrative Review
-. Successfully complete 60 units of concentrated course work and
Dissertation
-. Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Doctor of Christian Education program must be completed within 4 years from
the time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies
to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
Prerequisites for the Doctor of Christian Education
Total: 60 units
A student’s academic transcripts will be evaluated and, if any prerequisites are
lacking, appropriate courses must be taken. All courses are 4 units each.
Course# Course Title units
ED701 Education Theory 4 units
ED702 Biblical Education 4 units
ED703 Family Education 4 units
ED722 Continuing Education Seminar 4 units
ED726 Special Education Seminar 4 units
ED724 Church Education in Modern Society 4 units
GM805 Counseling & Therapy 4 units
GM806 Marriage & Family Therapy 4 units
ED821 Education Internship 4 units
TD888 Dissertation 4 units
OT701 O.T. Exegesis & Criticism 4 units
OT720 Theology of religion in O.T. 4 units
NT742 Pauline Theology 4 units
NT725 N.T. Theology 4 units
CH760 Medieval & Reformation Theology 4 units
CH762 Contemporary Theology 4 units
TH780 Philosophical Theology 4 units
MS820 Theological Missiology 4 units
GM807 World Religion 4 units
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Doctor of Christian Music
...................................................................................................................................... 60 units
The purpose of this degree program is to prepare professional music leaders for
helping services and glorifying God and to equip servant leaders for the effective use
music in the worship, education, fellowship, and mission of the church. The program
of study leading to the Doctor of Christian Music is designed to educate leaders for
specialized expertise on Music. In this program, we provide students with meeting the
needs of the music leaders and directors of church. So the students will possess
highly developed academic and performance skills in music. Candidates are expected
to select their area of specialization and will do their Doctoral Project within that
area. In this project they may focus on such area of music as the following:
Musicology, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Art Song, and Analytical Tech, etc.
Degree Requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 56 units of coursework determined by
the student and the student's Doctoral Committee from the Doctor of
Christian Music course list and any other coursework prescribed by the
student's Doctoral Committee with a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
-. Successfully complete the Integrative Review
-. Successfully complete 60 units of concentrated course work and
Dissertation
-. Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Doctor of Christian Music program must be completed within 4 years from the
time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to
the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
Prerequisites for the Doctor of Christian Music
Total: 60 units
A student’s academic transcripts will be evaluated and, if any prerequisites are
lacking, appropriate courses must be taken. All courses are 4 units each.
Course# Course Title units
MU701 Music Theory 4 units
MU702 Christian Music Education 4 units
MU703 History of Music 4 units
MU722 Composition Theory 4 units
MU726 Choir Conducting 4 units
MU764 Church Music 4 units
MU805 Christian Piano Class 4 units
MU806 Christian Vocal Performance 4 units
MU808 Instrumental Performance 4 units
TD888 Dissertation 4 units
MU850 Christian Musical Performance 4 units
MU860 Christian Orchestra 4 units
MU870 Traditional Music 4 units
OT720 Theology of religion in O.T. 4 units
NT742 Pauline Theology 4 units
NT725 N.T. Theology 4 units
CH760 Reformation Theology 4 units
CH762 Contemporary Theology 4 units
TH780 Philosophical Theology 4 units
GM807 World Religion 4 units
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Doctor of Ministry
...................................................................................................................................... 60 units
The purpose of this degree program is to equip one for a higher level of competence
in the practice of ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree program is designed to
serve the need of ministers for an experience of continuing education which renews
the personal life of faith, further develops professional competence and stimulates
continued growth in Biblical and theological foundations for ministry. The program of
studies leading to the Doctor of Ministry degree is designed for qualified men and
women who are engaged in pastoral and related ministries. The candidates are
challenged to develop their ministerial skills and to refine and articulate a Biblical
theology of ministry while in a setting of ministry.
Degree Requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 56 units of coursework determined by
the student and the student's Doctoral Committee from the Doctor of Divinity
course list and any other coursework prescribed by the student's Doctoral
Committee with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale.
-. Successfully complete the Integrative Review
-. Successfully complete 60 units of concentrated course work and
Dissertation
-. Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Doctor of Ministry program must be completed within 4 years from the time the
student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree
requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to
special extenuating circumstances.
Prerequisites for the Doctor of Ministry
Total: 60 units
A student’s academic transcripts will be evaluated and, if any prerequisites are
lacking, appropriate courses must be taken. All courses are 4 units each.
Course# Course Title units
OT722 O. T. Seminar 4 units
NT726 N.T. Seminar 4 units
CH764 Church in Modern Society 4 units
GM805 Pastoral Counseling & Therapy 4 units
GM807 World Religion 4 units
GM810 Church Management 4 units
MS820 Theological Missiology 4 units
MS822 Cross-Cultural Studies 4 units
MS824 Current Issues in Church Growth 4 units
TD888 Dissertation 4 units
OT701 O.T. Exegesis & Criticism 4 units
OT720 Theology of religion in O.T. 4 units
NT742 Pauline Theology 4 units
NT725 N.T. Theology 4 units
CH760 Medieval & Reformation Theology 4 units
CH762 Contemporary Theology 4 units
TH780 Philosophical Theology 4 units
TH782 Applied Christian Ethics 4 units
GM802 Theology of Church Growth 4 units
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Doctor of Mission
...................................................................................................................................... 60 units
The Doctor of Mission is deigned to pioneer the biblical effective way of Christian
healing ministry. The purpose of Mission degree program is designed to educate
leaders for specialized expertise on Missiology and cognate disciplines for research
and teaching.
The program of study leading to the Doctor of Mission degree is an advanced
professional degree in preparation for leadership roles in cross-cultural ministries.
Degree Requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 56 units of coursework determined by
the student and the student's Doctoral Committee from the Doctor of Mission
course list and any other coursework prescribed by the student's Doctoral
Committee with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale.
-. Successfully complete the Integrative Review
-. Successfully complete 60 units of concentrated course work and
Dissertation
-. Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Doctor of Mission program must be completed within 4 years from the time the
student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree
requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to
special extenuating circumstances.
Prerequisites for the Doctor of Mission
Total: 60 units
A student’s academic transcripts will be evaluated and, if any prerequisites are
lacking, appropriate courses must be taken. All courses are 4 units each.
Course# Course Title units
MS701 Missions Theory 4 units
MS702 Biblical Missions 4 units
MS703 Contemporary Missions 4 units
OT722 O. T. Seminar 4 units
NT726 N.T. Seminar 4 units
CH764 Church in Modern Society 4 units
GM805 Pastoral Counseling & Therapy 4 units
GM806 Marriage & Family Therapy 4 units
MS808 Missions Internship 4 units
TD888 Dissertation 4 units
OT701 O.T. Exegesis & Criticism 4 units
OT720 Theology of religion in O.T. 4 units
NT742 Pauline Theology 4 units
NT725 N.T. Theology 4 units
CH760 Medieval & Reformation Theology 4 units
CH762 Contemporary Theology 4 units
TH780 Philosophical Theology 4 units
MS820 Theological Missiology 4 units
GM807 World Religion 4 units
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Doctor of Theology
...................................................................................................................................... 60 units
The Doctor of Theology degree is an advanced academic degree intended to prepare
students for professional careers in teaching, writing, and scholarship in
academics(colleges, universities or seminaries), in publishing, religious organizations,
social service organizations, or foundations. The Doctor of Theology program
emphasizes theological studies in the context of 'secular' university research disciplines
and is characterized by a series of careful balances. Students are given considerable
latitude to design their programs to meet specific needs and interests. This freedom is
exercised under the guidance of the student's Doctor of Theology doctoral committee,
who establish examination and dissertation protocols which form the structure of the
student's program. The Doctor of Theology program's freedom and flexibility
encourages students to work on fresh issues and with emerging methodologies. The
School of Theology's standard of scholarship represents a balance of committed study
of the theological disciplines and perspectives. The Doctor of Theology program
students study Christian traditions either from within (as a member) or with a deep
respect for the beliefs and practices of the tradition.
Degree Requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 56 units of coursework determined by
the student and the student's Doctoral Committee from the Doctor of
Theology course list and any other coursework prescribed by the student's
Doctoral Committee with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
on a 4.0 scale.
-. Successfully complete the Integrative Review
-. Successfully complete 60 units of concentrated course work and
Dissertation.
-. Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time limit.
Time Limit
The Doctor of Theology program must be completed within 4 years from the time
the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the
degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended
due to special extenuating circumstances.
Prerequisites for the Doctor of Theology
Total: 60 units
A student’s academic transcripts will be evaluated and, if any prerequisites are
lacking, appropriate courses must be taken. All courses are 4 units each.
Course# Course Title units
OT701 O.T. Exegesis & Criticism 4 units
OT720 Theology of religion in O.T. 4 units
OT722 O.T. Seminar 4 units
NT725 N.T. Theology 4 units
NT726 N.T. Seminar 4 units
NT742 Pauline Theology 4 units
CH760 Medieval & Reformation Theology 4 units
TH782 Applied Christian Ethics 4 units
MS820 Theological Missiology 4 units
TD888 Dissertation 4 units
CH764 Church in Modern Society 4 units
GM805 Pastoral Counseling & Therapy 4 units
GM807 World Religion 4 units
GM810 Church Management 4 units
MS822 Cross-Cultural Studies 4 units
MS824 Current Issues in Church Growth 4 units
CH762 Contemporary 4 units
TH780 Philosophical Theology 4 units
GM802 Theology of Church Growth 4 units
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